Fire Services

Philip Hollobone: To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what discussions have taken place with fire brigades on the implications for fire and rescue services of the changes in the requirements for vehicle signage in the UK following conclusion of the European Agreement concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by road and rail.

Parmjit Dhanda: No such discussions have taken place with specific fire brigades, but discussions have taken place with the Chief Fire Officers Association, which is the professional voice of the UK fire and rescue service. No changes in vehicle signage are currently planned for the carnage of dangerous goods within the UK.